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Headlines from March 13th, 2008
Democrats Agree to Pennsylvania Debate
Both candidates sign on to April 16 debate in Philadelphia, to be broadcast by ABC News with live network primetime coverage. Obama also agrees to CBS North Carolina debate three days later. Read Obama statement here and Clinton statement here. Permalink
Clinton, Obama Reunite on Senate Floor
The rivals/colleagues spend several intense minutes talking during a Senate vote. Must-see video-- click above to watch. The two greet each other, then Obama guides Clinton to chairs for a compelling, three-minute face-to-face. Conversation appeared amicable, but what they said was anyone's guess. For more color on the candidates' day back at work, click here and click here. Permalink
A Simple Plan
Floating around Democrats in the know— a possible solution to the delegate impasse. **No new voting** **Florida and Michigan still represented in Denver** The baby safely split? Click here for details. Permalink
NY Times on Obama's Mom: A "Free-Spirited Wanderer"
Paper of Record profiles the woman from Kansas. Permalink
Obama Releases Earmark Requests; Challenges Clinton to Follow Suit
Requests from 2006 and 2007 available here. More from Sun-Times' Lynn Sweet. "Bringing real change requires changing the way we do business in Washington," says Obama spokesman Gibbs. Read full statement. Earlier: McCain statement challenges Obama and Clinton to reveal their earmark requests, praises their "new-found enthusiasm" for earmark reform. Activity comes as the three candidates vote on a Senate bill to ban earmarks for a year. Permalink
Florida Democratic Chair: Re-Do Vote Unlikely
State Party chief Karen Thurman says her vote-by-mail plan "is probably closer to not than yes." Plus: Candidates keep up quarrel over seating disputed delegates.Obama: Seating existing delegates "defies logic." Clinton: "That was his choice" not to put his name on Michigan's ballot. Permalink
Penn: Obama "Really Can't Win the General Election"
Clinton's chief strategist rules out an Obama win in conference call with reporters. Reasons that Obama will lose Pennsylvania, and therefore cannot beat McCain. Listen to the full call audio here. Permalink
Pelosi Reiterates "Dream Ticket" Doubts
Speaker of the House says at Thursday press conference, "I do think we’ll have a dream team — it just won’t be those two names.” Earlier: Calls split ticket scenario "impossible." Plus: Florida Congresswoman Schultz says "dream ticket" is possible, but not probable. Tells CNN, "If you were predicting right now, probably not. But we've seen stranger things happen." Full interview transcript here. Permalink
Candidates Return to Day Jobs
McCain, Obama and Clinton return to the Senate for votes on the budget Thursday. Obama met with Sen. Dick Durbin about earmarks vote, McCain chatted up Dennis Kucinich and a Republican senator proposed a budget using Obama’s campaign pledges. Read more here. Plus: Read transcript of Obama press availability during his flight to D.C. here. Permalink
Democrat-on-Republican Action
--Obama throws one of his hardest punches yet at McCain over his stance on tax cuts. Permalink
Hoyer: Democratic Feud is “Personal” For Female, Black Voters
House Majority Leader warns that attacks between Obama and Clinton are more than just political sparring. Click above to watch him speak with WashPost's Chris Cillizza. Permalink
Party-Funded Primary Floated in Michigan
State would run the contest, but not pay the $10 million-plus price tag. Would require legislative OK. Permalink
Arkansas General Election Numbers
University of Central Arkansas poll: Clinton 51%, McCain 36% Obama 27%, McCain 43% Conducted March 6-11, error margin +/- 4.5 points. Read more here. Permalink
David Broder Dares Not to Dream
Veteran WashPost scribe sees little chance of rivals Obama and Clinton teaming up. HALPERIN'S TAKE: Obama's three biggest problems right now. HALPERIN'S TAKE: Clinton's three biggest problems right now. Permalink
Thursday's Race Wars
Controversial statements made by Obama's pastor -- and endorser -- the Rev. Jeremiah Wright get renewed attention with stories on Fox Wednesday night and Thursday's "Good Morning America." Click above to watch GMA, and watch Wright speak about Clinton here. Stories come in the wake of Ferraro's resignation and Clinton's Wednesday night comments on race. Permalink
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